Craig Newsam - PT, DPT

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

Biography

Dr. Newsam is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of professional experience in clinical, research, educational, and commercial manufacturing settings with a focus on neurological rehabilitation. He began his physical therapy career at the Spinal Injury Service at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center working in all areas of clinical care. For many years, Dr. Newsam worked as a Research Physical Therapist at the Pathokinesiology Laboratory at Rancho under the guidance of Dr. Jacquelin Perry where he published extensively on topics related to upper limb function after spinal cord injury as well as gait and orthotic management in a variety of disabilities.

Dr. Newsam began teaching part-time at MSMC in 1992 working with both the baccalaureate and masters programs. He has extensive teaching experience in various physical therapy programs in courses related to electrical stimulation, modalities, gait, orthotic management, and neurological rehabilitation. Currently, Dr. Newsam serves as the Neuromuscular Curriculum Coordinator for the MSMU DPT Program.

In addition to his faculty responsibilities, Dr. Newsam serves as a Clinical Advisor and Board Member for the Bridging Bionics Foundation.